Chinese Jian "Hare's Fur" bowls have always been highly treasured objects. The "Hare's Fur" name refers to the russet color streaks that precipitate down the sides of the bowl which emulate the hair of a rabbit. These bowls became popular because their dark appearance complimented the white-colored whipped tea of the time which was popularized by Buddhist meditation practitioners first in China and later in Japan. In Japan these bowls are known as "Temmoku" and many of them were collected and handed down as heirloom objects over the centuries for use in elaborate tea ceremonies.
Condition: This particular bowl survives in fine condition with some minor chipping to the rim. There is also an adhesion near the food where the glaze fused the bowl to it's sagar. This bowl, like many, was likely a kiln waster which was excavated in recent centuries.
